Page 3 - Contents
About this instruction manual .....................................................2 Introduction ...................................................................................3 MP-43 Sound System features ..................................................3 Controls and connections ...............
Page 4 - About this instruction manual
About this instruction manual This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of your Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System. The introduction describes the features and controls of the product. There are six sections covering the main features in detail - DAB ra...
Page 5 - MP-43 Sound System features; Introduction .
MP-43 Sound System features The Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. ● Audio CD player with track search and programming facility (can also play CD-R, CD-RW discs). ● Playback of MP3 ...
Page 6 - Controls and connections
4 Controls and connections 1. Infra-red sensor 2. On / Standby button 3. Radio button 4. Volume Up and Down buttons 5. Media button 6. Info / Menu button 7. Folder button (Front) 14 12 13 10 8. Equaliser button 9. Sleep / Clock set button 10. Alarm button 11. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 12. CD e...
Page 8 - Remote control
6 Remote control 1. On / Standby button 2. Mute button 3. Key pad buttons 1-10/0 4. Folder Up button 5. Tuning Down / Rewind button 6. Menu button 7. Repeat button 8. Media button 9. Sleep / Clock set button10. Equaliser button11. Alarm button12. Radio button13. Auto-tune button14. Random button15. ...
Page 9 - Remote control battery replacement
7 Introduction . Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+...
Page 11 - Using the sound system for the first time
9 Using the sound system for the first time 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 3. Plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your sound system en...
Page 12 - Operating your sound system - DAB
10 Operating your sound system - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On / Standby button to switch it on. 3. Press and release the Radio button to select DAB mode. The display will show "DAB" for a few seconds. 4. If this is the fir...
Page 13 - DAB Radio .; Selecting a station - DAB
11 DAB Radio . Selecting a station - DAB 1. When the unit is in DAB mode the upper line of the text display normally shows the name of the station currently tuned. 2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the text display...
Page 15 - Finding new stations - DAB
13 DAB Radio . Display modes - DAB cont. f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type for the current DAB radio station. g. Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station being listened to. The clear rectangle shows the minimum required signal strength for clear DAB ...
Page 17 - Station order setup - DAB
DAB Radio . 15 Station order setup - DAB Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active station. Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric. 1. Press and release the Menu button so that "S...
Page 19 - Software version - DAB only
17 DAB Radio . Software version - DAB only The software version display cannot be altered and is provided for reference only. 1. To view the DAB software version installed in your sound system, press and release the Menu button so that "Station order" appears on display. 2. Press the Tuning ...
Page 21 - FM Radio .; Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
19 FM Radio . Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Radio button until the FM band is selected. 4. Press and release the Auto-tune button to cause your radio to scan in ...
Page 24 - Presetting stations; Recalling a preset station
22 Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories (1 to 10). The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. Note that the radio stores FM and DAB presets separately...
Page 25 - Compact discs; Use only full size CDs (12cm diameter) with the sound system. Mini
23 CD / MP3 / WMA . Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Use only full size CDs (12cm diameter) with the sound system. Mini CDs (8cm diameter) are not compatible with the player and may jam the CD mechanism. Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold ...
Page 27 - Selecting a track; Select a desired track
CD / MP3 / WMA . 25 4. To stop play, press the Stop button . The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button, then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track. 5. T...
Page 29 - CD track programming
27 CD / MP3 / WMA . CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to programme a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. 1. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that t...
Page 32 - Repeat, Intro, Random and Programmed play
30 Select a specific file 1. For file numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. For file numbers ten and above press the required digits using the 10/0 button to enter the digit zero. 3. If the file number entered exceeds the number of playable files on the CD, then the last file will be pla...
Page 33 - iPod Docking .; iPod docking; To
31 iPod Docking . iPod docking Your MP-43 sound system has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly. The MP-43 uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with iPods. Recent models of iPod are supplied with adaptor ins...
Page 35 - Search function; Repeat a single file; Repeat all; Repeat cancel; Shuffle
33 iPod Docking . Search function 1. While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. Repeat a single file 1. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single file symbol appears ...
Page 36 - Alarms
34 Alarms Your MP-43 sound system has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, CD, iPod or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. 1. Before setting an alarm ensure that the clock time is set (see page 37). Press and release the A...
Page 37 - Clock and Alarms .
35 Clock and Alarms . 8. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the required alarm mode and then press the Select button to confirm the setting. Each alarm can be set to any of the following modes: BUZZER - will wake you with a buzzer alarm DAB - will wake you with DAB radio FM - will wake you...
Page 38 - Cancelling alarms; Snooze; Sleep function
36 Cancelling alarms 1. While an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled by pressing the On / Standby button . 2. To cancel an alarm at any other time, enter the alarm setup menu and set the alarm On/Off option to "Off". See steps 1 - 5 on page 34. Snooze 1. When the alarm sounds, pressing any...
Page 39 - Setting the clock manually
37 Clock and Alarms . Setting the clock manually The MP-43 will automatically set its clock when tuned to a DAB radio station or to an FM station which is broadcasting the time via RDS. If the clock cannot be set using DAB or FM radio then you will need to set the clock manually before the alarm fun...
Page 41 - Standby brightness control
39 Clock and Alarms . Standby brightness control The brightness of the display when the unit is in standby mode may be adjusted. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. 1. Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows ...
Page 43 - Audio and Setup .; Bass control
41 Audio and Setup . 1,2 Bass control 5. Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the modes until "Bass" appears on the upper line of the text display. The current bass setting will be shown on the lower line. 6. To adjust the bass setting press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons u...
Page 45 - Headphone socket; Aerial removal
43 Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the rear of your sound system for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Aerial removal The fitted...
Page 46 - Touch panel sensitivity control
44 Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be red...
Page 47 - System reset
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows "Set Brightness" on the lower line of the text display. 2. Press and release the Tunin...
Page 48 - Power Requirements; Circuit features
46 Cautions Do not allow this sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the DAB band is used for radio listening where possible since this may result in better sound quality and freedom from inte...
Page 49 - Mains supply; DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.; Fuse; Information .
47 The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED. Mains supply The MP-43 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. ...
Page 50 - Notes
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